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UK spies handed over intel to Canada in Nijjar killing case: Report

Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh designated a terrorist by India in 2020 for Khalistani extremism, was allegedly among the names on the intelligence passed on to the Canadian authorities

2 terrorists neutralised in Kupwara by Indian forces under 'Op Pimple'

Security forces launched a joint operation in the Keran sector of Kupwara district after receiving specific intelligence inputs regarding an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control

MEA urges Russia to release 44 Indians in army, calls to end practice

The statement comes on a day when External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko in New Delhi

US President Donald Trump hints at possible India visit next year

Will let you know when there is something to share on this, says MEA

HAL signs agreement for 113 GE engines for second Tejas Mk1A batch

Engine deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2032

FTA to boost bulk Scotch imports, benefit India's IMFL makers: SWA chief

The FTA between India and the UK, which is awaiting ratification, will also see a variety of quality Scotch whisky coming into the country, said Scotch Whisky Association Chief Executive Mark Kent

US Prez Trump likely to visit India next year, calls PM Modi a 'great man'

Trump's remarks come at a time when New Delhi and Washington have been trying to secure a trade deal after bilateral ties soured over Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India

President Murmu visit to Angola to strengthen energy cooperation: MEA

President Droupadi Murmu's six-day tour of Angola and Botswana will focus on energy ties, agriculture collaboration, and deepening India's strategic engagement across Africa

Search operation underway to track down terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

The operation follows an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the heavily forested Chatru belt on Wednesday

Defence secy explores production avenues in Israel's defence companies

As per the Ministry of Defence, the delegation led by Singh aimed at strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

India, US working to resolve sensitivities in trade pact talks, says Goyal

Five rounds of talks have been completed so far for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between the US and India

India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

The coordinated search operation was initiated during the early morning hours, following which the security forces came under fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire

Trump feels very positive about future of India-US ties: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that in Sergio Gor, the US has a great Ambassador to India who will represent Washington very well

Defence secretary, Israeli minister sign MoU to boost defence ties

The MoU outlines a wide range of areas for cooperation, including strategic dialogues, training, defence industrial partnerships, and capability development

India, US hold key defence talks in Hawaii to boost military ties

Earlier this week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met in Kuala Lumpur, where both countries formalised a ten-year Defence Framework Agreement

Trump, Modi speak frequently as trade talks continue, says White House

Trump said last week in South Korea that he wanted to reach a trade deal with India, signalling a thaw in relations that soured to their lowest point in decades

CDS calls for incorporating lessons from Op Sindoor into theatre model

He also said that "we should have our ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) and kinetic operation capabilities across the length and breadth of Pakistan

Piyush Goyal to discuss progress of India-New Zealand trade pact talks

Goyal, will be in Auckland on November 5 to engage in discussions with Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, on the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations

India, Israel sign defence pact to boost tech sharing and co-production

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Tel Aviv following a meeting of India-Israel joint working group (JWG) on defence cooperation